Freeman (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
With Freeman likely in line to miss his second straight game, Phillip Lindsay should serve as the Broncos' main running back in Week 9, while Devontae Booker works in a complementary role. The Broncos are on bye in Week 10, which gives Freeman three weeks to recover from a high-ankle sprain.